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southern-fried-catfish-recipe

Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

Classic Southern fried catfish, crispy and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Catfish
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2. Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
  3. 3. Dip each catfish fillet into buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing to coat.
  4. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5. Fry catfish fillets in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. 6. Remove fillets from oil and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fried Catfish
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